N4B Bachelor of Surveying with Honours as at 14th May, 2002
Bachelor of Surveying with Honours
Abbreviation: BSurv(Hons)
Course code: N4B
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 2108
Introductory comments
This 1-year full-time or 2-year part-time course is offered by the Faculty of Science and
Engineering at Hobart.
Admission & prerequisites
To be eligible to enrol for the degree applicants must have either qualified for admission to
the degree of Bachelor of Surveying in this University or have qualified in another
university or tertiary institution for a degree deemed by the Faculty of Science and
Engineering to be equivalent to that degree. In each case, the standard of pass must be of
sufficient merit to satisfy the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Course objectives
The course objectives are:
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to provide advanced in-depth knowledge in a single area of surveying and spatial
information science;
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to provide opportunity for training in research;
to prepare students for postgraduate research in the Master of Spatial Information
Science and PhD programs as well as for employment in research organisations; and
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to provide advanced courses in selected areas of surveying and spatial information
science.
Career outcomes
The Honours course provides students with advanced skills and research experience in a
specialisation of geomatics or surveying. Graduates are likely to find employment in
Commonwealth or State government agencies, or large private organisations.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Surveying with Honours is recognised by the Institution of Surveyors,
Australia providing qualification for graduate membership of the Institution. Corporate
membership is granted after an approved period of professional experience.
Course structure
Honours candidates are required to pursue a course of study in Advanced Surveying
Theory and Practice with lectures and project work being prescribed by the degree
coordinator. The overall enrolment code for full-time students is KGS500 and for part-time
students is KGS505. Coursework will be selected from the following topics:
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Advanced Photogrammetry
Advanced GIS
Advanced Geodesy
Advanced Adjustment Theory
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N4B Bachelor of Surveying with Honours as at 14th May, 2002
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Advanced Instrumentation and Techniques
With the agreement of the degree coordinator candidates may select units from Groups 2,
3 and 4 offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering up to a maximum of 25%.
See KGS500 on page C-xx.
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Contact
Hobart: Assoc Prof Richard Coleman ph 6226 2108 fax 6226 0282
<Richard.Coleman@utas.edu.au>Richard.Coleman
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Science and Engineering
Campus(es) offered | Hobart
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time
Course duration | 1 years minimum (2 semesters) | 2 years maximum (4 semesters)
Majors and Specialisations | Hobart specialisations: Phogrammetry, GIS, Geodesy,
Advanced Surveying
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES | International students: $13,500
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled last year: 2 | International
students last year: 1
Approximate student-staff contact hours | up to 18 hrs weekly
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